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SC Loggerhead Sea Turtle Released into Ocean

MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (AP) – A loggerhead sea turtle that was treated at two aquariums on the South Carolina coast was released into the ocean. The turtle, named “Magnolia,” was found stranded on the beach at North Litchfield Beach last spring. She was treated at aquariums in Charleston and Myrtle Beach was released Saturday. Categories: Local News

Three Teens Accused in String of Armed Robberies in Lexington County

LEXINGTON, S.C (WOLO)) Three teens are behind bars accused in a string of robberies. Lexington County deputies have charged Wesley Alexander Anderson, 17, and Jasmine Taylor, 18 with five counts of armed robbery. The suspects are accused of holding up a total of five people at three locations, according to arrest warrants. A Sixteen year old suspect also faces charges. Deputies say…

Senator Tim Scott Proposes Ft. Moultrie and Ft. Sumter be Named National Parks

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, the first black U.S. senator from the deep South since Reconstruction, is proposing that the site where the Civil War began be raised in status to a national park. The Republican lawmaker has introduced a Senate bill creating the Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Park. Fort Sumter on Charleston…

9/11 Events Planned for the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Midlands will stand together on 9/11 to remember and honor those who lost their lives and those who fought to save lives on 9/11. Here is a list of events in the Midlands on Sunday: The Incarnation Lutheran Church is hosting a 9/11 Community Service and Remembrance  Sunday at 4pm at 3005 Devine Street. Highlights include a…

Latino Population growth in the Carolinas

(AP) – A new report says the population growth of U.S. Latinos slowed down considerably over the last seven years because of lower immigration and declining birthrates. A Pew Research Center report released Thursday found that the U.S. Hispanic population grew by an average of 2.8 percent each year between 2007 and 2014. That’s down from the 4.4 percent annual…

September 11th Remembrance in Chapin

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As the 15th anniversary of September 11th arrives, many in the midlands are taking time out to remember 9/11. The Chapin Town Council will designate Sunday, September 11, 2016, as “A Day to Remember,” in memory of those who lost their lives during the most horrific terrorist act in U.S. history. Members of the American Legion Post…